Nursery Administrator

Alphington Primary School, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8RQ

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  11 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 12 hours per week, Monday-Wednesday 9:30am-12:30pm (exact working pattern can be discussed with successful candidate)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,847 - £27,274 per annum FTE
• Actual salary: £7,422 - £7,541 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

Be a part of giving every child the best possible start...

At our nursery, a child's journey begins long before they walk through the door.

It starts with a parent making an enquiry. A nursery place being carefully arranged. Funding being processed correctly. Important information being recorded accurately. The reassuring support that helps families feel welcomed, informed and confident.

These moments matter.

We are seeking an organised, proactive and approachable Nursery Administrator to join our team. This is a role with real purpose, helping to ensure our nursery runs smoothly while supporting young children and their families at an important stage of their educational journey.

We are looking for someone who:

• enjoys working with and supporting families and children

• is highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities

• communicates clearly, warmly and professionally

• has excellent attention to detail and takes pride in accurate record keeping

• is confident using IT systems and administrative processes

• can handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality

• is proactive, adaptable and able to use their own initiative

• values teamwork and building positive working relationships

• understands the importance of safeguarding and child welfare

• wants to contribute to a welcoming and inclusive nursery community

In this role, you will:

• coordinate nursery admissions, bookings and waiting lists

• support families with enquiries and provide excellent customer service

• maintain accurate pupil records, attendance data and nursery registers

• administer Early Years funding and support parents with funding processes

• prepare invoices, monitor payments and maintain financial records

• help ensure staffing arrangements and operational processes run smoothly

• work closely with nursery staff, school leaders and external agencies

• support compliance with safeguarding, data protection and school procedures

• contribute to a positive, organised and welcoming environment for children and families

What the school offers its staff

In return, you will join a caring and dedicated team where your work is valued and where the contribution you make behind the scenes has a direct impact on the experiences of children and families every day.

Because small actions can make a big difference. A query is answered. A place is secured. A family feels supported. And a child gets the very best start.

Become part of our journey by completing our application form and returning it to hr@elatschools.com if you would like to apply. Please see our Job Description for further information.  

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Closing Date: Wednesday 11th November 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 19th November 2026

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, this role involves directly working with children and significant contact with children, and therefore we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for this post prior to commencement. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.  

If successfully shortlisted the HR Department will also be conducting an individual online search including your ‘name, education and employment’, to demonstrate due diligence following ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance.   The search will not form part of the actual shortlisting process and any concerns arising from the search will be discussed directly with you.  

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role also requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Nursery Administrator Job Description.docx - 59.5 KB (opens in new tab)

Support Staff Application Form.docx - 38.4 KB (opens in new tab)

Support Staff Application Form.pdf - 214 KB (opens in new tab)

ELAT Child Protection Policy 2026-2027.pdf - 8.32 MB (opens in new tab)

About Alphington Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 472 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Alphington Primary School website
• Email address: hr@elatschools.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/alphington-primary-school-exeter

At Alphington we strive to provide the optimum learning environment to enable children to aspire, achieve and be the very best they can.

We pride ourselves in providing a caring friendly environment where it is possible to know all our children and their families. We believe that every child is different, yet equally important and valued. This ethos is tangible and can be felt as soon as you walk into our building and the classrooms. We aim to give the highest priority to academic excellence through a broad, balanced and exciting creative curriculum.

Arranging a visit to Alphington Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@elatschools.com.

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